Howard University Cancer Center Receives $100,000 Grant From the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade
Grant to Support Bilingual Navigation and Patient-Care Enhancements
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 9, 2017 (Newswire.com) - Howard University Cancer Center has received a grant from the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade at AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer to add bilingual patient navigation to ensure that patients get the care they need in their preferred language. The grant will also help enhance the electronic health record system to better identify their patients’ needs and connect them to essential follow-up services.
The new bilingual patient navigator will assist women at the point they receive abnormal mammograms and continue to offer support in the event of diagnosis and treatment. The funds will also be used to help the Howard University Cancer Center gather and use data about patients' satisfaction with care and data on quality-of-life issues. Howard University Hospital's Women's Imaging Center provides diagnostic services to Cancer Center patients.
“We are very thankful to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade - Avon 39 for the new project funding,” Carla Williams, Ph.D., Interim Director, Howard University Cancer Center. “The support will help us greatly expand our reach to this population. Hispanic women, like African-American women, often experience more delays in follow-up care after an abnormal mammogram. Patient navigation is particularly important for these groups. ”
AVON 39 Washington DC drew more than 1,700 participants from 43 states and Washington, DC, including 284 breast cancer survivors who walked a total of 39.3 miles over two days. Since AVON 39’s launch in 2003, more than 235,000 participants have raised nearly $620,000,000. Funds raised are distributed to local, regional and national breast cancer organizations. The Washington event was the second of seven events across the country united by the theme #FierceIsForever.
"As the company for women, we are proud of our strong purpose-driven mission to improve the lives of women — and this includes our long-term commitment to the fight against breast cancer. I've had the great privilege of participating in the AVON 39 Walk and being a part of the powerful community of walkers. I'm inspired by the individuals whose lives have been touched by breast cancer, and who have their own personal reason for wanting to take part and make a difference," says Scott White, Chief Executive Officer, New Avon LLC.
About the Howard University Cancer Center
The Howard University Cancer Center has had a long history of serving minorities and underserved populations and addressing disparities. Thus, the mission of HUCC is to reduce the burden of cancer through research, education, and service, with emphasis on the unique ethnic and cultural aspects of minority and underserved populations. The Cancer Center has provided specialized, culturally competent breast cancer screening and treatment for over 25 years. For more information about the Howard University Cancer Center, visit Facebook.com/huccenter1.
About AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer
AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer is the largest fundraising event for the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. Since its launch by the Avon Foundation for Women in 2003, more than 235,000 participants have raised nearly $620,000,000 in the fight to end breast cancer. Funds raised at each event provide direct impact in the area where the event takes place, and also help make sure that care and research programs nationwide have adequate resources to make the most progress possible. For more information about AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer, visit www.avon39.org or join the #FierceIsForever conversation on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
About New Avon LLC
New Avon LLC (“Avon”) is the leading social selling beauty company in North America, with independent sales Representatives throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Avon's product portfolio includes award-winning skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance and personal care products, featuring iconic brands such as ANEW, Avon Color, mark., and Skin So Soft, as well as fashion and accessories. Avon has a 130-year history of empowering women through economic opportunity, and supporting the causes that matter most to women. Together, Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women have contributed over $1 billion globally toward eradicating breast cancer and domestic violence. Learn more about Avon and its products at www.avon.com.
Source: Howard University Hospital